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Marla Kether Ignites Dance Scene with 'Fire' Remix

With her latest foray into the realm of dance music, Marla Kether paints a vivid, ever-moving sonic scene of pure artistic alchemy; the very musical embodiment of her remix’s elemental namesake: ‘Fire’. From start to finish—though thoroughly capable of singlehandedly soundtracking a rave on loop—‘Fire’ evokes the rhythmic essence of a flame, swaying and snapping gracefully to the whimsical beat of the wind, captivating listeners in a state of pure, primal possession.
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John Butler Stuns Fans in Malta with Surprise Perfromance and Reunion at Nicky Bomba's Gig

Legendary musician John Butler crashed Nicky Bomba’s gig for a brief-yet-powerful reunion at Zion last night. Yes, that John Butler! The multi-award winning front man of The John Butler Trio, and genius behind the impeccable and stupefying instrumental track “Ocean”, teamed back up with Bomba to share some love with his Maltese fans – and they did not disappoint.
The humble Nicky Bomba informed Lovin’ Malta during our interview earlier this week that there would be very special guests joining th...
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FYA FOX Drops Delicate Single ‘Duvet Day’

In the twilight afterglow of a summer brimming with festival appearances across Ireland, up-and-coming pop artist, FYA FOX, has dropped a crisp new single, ‘Duvet Day’, that is bound to keep the autumn fire lit.

Equal parts playful and poignant, FYA FOX explores self-empowerment as a cure to the acute, universally relatable pitfalls posed by anxiety, and the sly quicksand-comfort of reclusion found in the stifling embrace of a duvet-cocoon.
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UNIT-E Embark on a Spiritual Odyssey with Latest LP "ROOT NOTE"

Like a convoy of musical shamans, Unit-E escort their audience on an odyssey of the soul with their new album ‘Root Note’. The Jazz-Fusion group’s latest release is the aural-equivalent of a stroll down the halls of an art exhibition. Akin to the entrancement brought on by an abstract painting, each track acts as a sonic portal, beckoning the listener to embark on a creative journey of the mind.

The ensemble’s pure synergy on ‘Root Note’ becomes evident mere moments after drummer and co-produce
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Paul van Dyk’s Soul-Stirring Collaboration ‘Shed Your Light’ is a Promising Glimpse into Much Anticipated Return Album

Paul van Dyk has returned to the EDM scene with a heart-pumping, soul-stirring collaborative instant hit, ‘Shed Your Light.’ Featuring a powerful fusion of beats and vocals, this electrifying track is destined to ignite dance floors and festivals around the world. After a five-year album-hiatus, the acclaimed German DJ has finally answered the calls of his eager and ever-growing fanbase with the announcement of his new album, The World Is Ours. However, within moments of spinning the album’s fir...
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Daughter of a Drum's Debut Album "Pink Breath": An Ethereal Soundtrack for Soul Searchers

Daughter of Drum’s debut album Pink Breath is an impressive display of artistic versatility, as Irish artist Aofie McAtamney demonstrates an extraordinary ability to blend an array of musical styles – fearlessly traversing a range of artistic mediums to deliver raw poetic reflections to her audience. Previously known for her work in the contemporary dance scene, McAtamney’s latest project under the moniker Daughter of a Drum is a bold leap into the world of indie-folk pop, which does not disappoint.
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The Life and Death of Fire: An Interview with Esmae

While thematically linked to earlier tracks like ‘Undone’ and ‘Had it All’ – reflections on
relationships fated to fail and delving into the emotional turmoil that comes with romantic doom – Esmae’s latest track ‘Fire’ explores this timeless musical theme with new, unapologetic confidence. Esmae, whose previous work has already established her one of the UK’s most promising artists currently blasting through the pop stratosphere, has teamed up with musical compatriot and hard-hitting grime rapper, Onika J, on their latest single ‘Fire’ — a daring stylistic divergence that pays off.
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PÄRADOX CÄSTLES Explores Love-Unleashed with New Singles ‘Jump Off the Edge’ and ‘In My Head'

Hunter S. Thompson once famously wrote:

“The Edge… There is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over. The others-the living-are those who pushed their control as far as they felt they could handle it, and then pulled back, or slowed down, or did whatever they had to when it came time to choose between Now and Later. But the edge is still out there.”

PÄRADOX CÄSTLES’ 2024 single, ‘Jump off the Edge’, explores the very essence of Thompson's conundrum; a tight-rope tap dance on the Do I? Don’t I? edge of love; an angsty meditation on the precipice of The Unknown.
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Marla Kether Hypnotizes with Afrofuturist Hit ‘In My Corner'

Marla Kether’s reintroduction to the music industry as a solo-artist is as refreshingly bold as it is sonically-diverse. Her latest single ‘In My Corner’ takes the listener on an Afrofuturist-journey through the multitude of musical traditions boasted by the African diaspora.


‘In My Corner’ acts as a multilayered, multicultural, melodic canvas of sorts – featuring elements of Kether’s own Congolese roots, featured artist K.O.G’s mesmerizing Ghanian vocals, and spiced with dashes of Caribbean